INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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2 pounds mixed mushrooms, such as crimini, shiitake, maitake, and/or oyster, trimmed, torn into bite-sized pieces
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Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
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4 medium shallots, chopped
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1 large leek, light-green and white parts only, halved, thinly sliced
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1/4 cup ( 1/2 stick) unsalted butter
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4 garlic cloves, grated, divided
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1/3 cup dry white wine
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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5 cups low-sodium chicken stock
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1 1/2 cups heavy cream
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1 1/2 cups whole milk
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1 bay leaf
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5 sprigs thyme, divided
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5 ounces crusty bread, crust removed, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups)